Best Linux!.....server.

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Post July 1st, 2005, 6:15 pm

So guys, which version of Linux do you think makes the best server. O.o *runs as the passion starts to boil*
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Post July 1st, 2005, 6:15 pm

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Post July 1st, 2005, 7:36 pm

Depends. What type of server (main role of the system)? What do you want out of it? Most secure? Easiest to maintain? Raw performance? All these factors play a role in what distrobution of Linux/BSD/*NIX you choose.
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Post July 2nd, 2005, 1:38 am

I wasn't asking for help, I just wanted opinions.
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Post July 2nd, 2005, 12:01 pm

Right, and I was just stating that the best one depends on what you want to do with it. That's my opinion. So, there. :lol:
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Post July 2nd, 2005, 3:16 pm

One must wonder at the reason for such an open-ended and inane question.
There are, as was stated, many factors which one must take into consideration, not the least of which when entertaining such a query is personal opinion.
I am not talking of the kind based in any sort of technical reality, but instead that based upon false concepts, conveyed via acerbic diatribe often aimed at the so-called competition, to the point of nearly becoming a pseudo-religion.

Quite simply, people will often answer questions like yours from the heart instead of the head, which I find obnoxious.

You want to know what the best is? Choose a server-based application you intend to manage, then do some due diligence. When all is said and done, ask the precise questions and precise answers are what you will find.

Attempting to start an OS jihad will result in nothing but getting the topic locked, though I will commend the general populous for not falling victim to such a ploy.

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Post July 3rd, 2005, 12:55 am

Windows XP Professional.



LMFAO

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Post July 7th, 2005, 9:58 am

nope, windows 2003 server...... far away

Post July 8th, 2005, 12:24 am

as long as its far enough away to get hacked without having it affect me ;)
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Post July 12th, 2005, 12:34 am

It really depends on what your trying to do. Personally I would recommend that you use Slackware. There is a good reason for that. If you learn slackware you will learn linux not a specific distribution like Redhat. The install has improved since the old disk based install and its easily kept up dated with swaret or the other package tools. There are no licenses and its a KISS based Distribution. Other alternatives include debian and Redhat Fedora.

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Post July 12th, 2005, 12:26 pm

Actually, if you learn Slackware you're learning more UNIX than Linux. And yeas, there is a difference. Debian would keep you closer to core Linux, but if that's your goal than you should create a custom distro anyway. Each distro is different, employing customized software versions, special kernels, specific scripts, etc. Generally the one you begin with and learn inside and out is the one you stick with.
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Post July 18th, 2005, 2:14 pm

Hi, I'm new to the forum and I've been out of things for a little while but was wondering about something.

I would like to know which distro would make a good server os if I was wanting to run just web hosting, no e-mail or ftp, but good support for php and some high end graphics.
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Post July 20th, 2005, 6:46 am

*looks at watch* mmmm create a custom distro? I'm sorry management says that the amount of time required to create my own operating system far exceeds the limit set by my ADD.
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Post July 26th, 2005, 9:49 am

CENTOS>>HAHA

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CentOS or Debian.

For sure.
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Post July 28th, 2005, 5:46 am

<sigh> I withdraw my previous comment; obviously I do not know *everyone* around here.
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